Information on citizenship through descent (foreign birth registration), naturalisations, and reclaiming or renouncing your Irish citizenship

Passport & citizenship. How to apply for a passport; Top passport questions; Track my passport; Citizenship

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Information on visas for Ireland and also for Irish citizens travelling abroad. Citizenship (ireland.ie) Information on how to become an Irish citizen and registering a foreign birth.

Guidelines for Ireland Foreign Births Registration for applicants in the USA including eligibility, supporting documents, witnessing applications, photos, fees and online applications

If you were born outside of Ireland, you can become an Irish citizen if: One of your grandparents was born in Ireland, or; One of your parents was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth, even though they were not born in Ireland.

You are automatically an Irish citizen if one of your parents was an Irish citizen who was born in Ireland.

The spouse or civil partner of an Irish citizen may apply for Irish citizenship through naturalisation after three years of marriage/civil partnership plus three years residence

Passport & citizenship. How to apply for a passport; Top passport questions; Track my passport; Citizenship

Naturalisation is a process whereby a non-Irish national can apply to become an Irish citizen subject to satisfying certain conditions for naturalisation. Applying for naturalisation: All applications for Irish citizenship are dealt with by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of the Department of Justice and Equality.